Call for research projects: Sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are still in the process of development, and their growth is still largely dependent on the use of fossil fuels and production techniques with an intensive use of natural resources. Curbing climate change and protecting biodiversity imply simultaneous and—in some cases—conflicting challenges for the economic development of the countries of the region.

However, failing to act to protect the environment also has consequences in terms of economic development. In fact, these adverse effects impact to a greater extent less developed countries and more vulnerable sectors, whose income and well-being rely more heavily on the exploitation of climate-sensitive natural resources.

Through this call, we seek to finance up to three research projects (with up to USD 15,000 per project) that contribute to understanding, for the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, the costs and benefits involved in the preservation of the environment and in curbing climate change, as well as the mechanisms and policies that favor or hinder these objectives. To apply, please complete this online form by February 11, 2022.